Mr. Johnny Lairsey is DA Civilian serving as a Plans Specialist at US Army North, the Army Service Component Command to US Northern Command. US Army North missions include Homeland Defense, Theater Security Cooperation and Defense Support to Civil Authorities. Johnny is a graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies and he has over five years of experience as a plans specialist in an operational headquarters and has extensive experience working with other US Government agencies. The views expressed in this report are those of the Author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.